“From our standpoint, we have enough cap space in our minds to get both players signed and that’s what we intend to do,” Nonis said on Friday. “There are definitely ways of making it work. That’s our intention.”

Nonis admits there have been “quiet periods” during the negotiations, but said that doesn’t bothering him, noting that lulls are “par for the course” in these types of discussions.

Boston, San Jose, and Philly will get under by using LTIR.LA will easily get under by sending one of their 9 defensemen to the AHl and Pittsburgh could trade Niskanen or send down two extra players to the AHL. I think the other teams already have it figured out.

LOL, I guess I missed the part of the CBA that lets certain rules apply… just not to the Leafs. So LA can send a Dman to the minors to make cap space but Toronto can’t? Pittsburgh can trade a dman but Toronto’s not allowed to anymore? Please explain this “Screw the Leafs” clause in the new CBA for me.

There’s plenty of time before the seasons starts. The Leafs can sign both and make room later, just like anyone else.

I’m surprised there are no takers on Liles. He is still serviceable, and could be a pretty nice piece on a younger team. Obviously the Leafs have no leverage on the trade front since they need the cap space badly, but Nonis might as well ship him out for a 4th-6th round pick and retain a portion of his salary. A bit of wishful thinking on my part, but I find it hard to believe there is no interest in him.